TDB-DST Backs Electric Retrofit Kits For Autorickshaws By Raipur-Based Start-Up
The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has partnered with Raipur-based Electromotion E-Vidyut Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. to support the development of electric retrofit kits for autorickshaws. The initiative aims to promote cost-effective conversion of older internal combustion engine (ICE) autorickshaws into electric vehicles, contributing to India’s goal of sustainable mobility.
TDB-DST Backs Electric Retrofit Kits For Autorickshaws By Raipur-Based Start-Up
The Technology Development Board (TDB) of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has extended its financial support to Electromotion E-Vidyut Vehicles, a start-up based out of Raipur, Chhattisgarh, to develop and commercialize "RetroKit: Electric Retrofitment Kits for Combustion Engine Vehicles," and help accelerating India’s vision of achieving sustainable mobility and reducing its carbon footprint.
Start-Up Origin and Vision
Electromotion E-Vidyut Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. originated from the Smart India Hackathon 2017 and focuses on creating innovative solutions in the electric mobility sector. This collaboration with TDB aligns with India’s broader sustainability goals.
Retrofit Kit for Autorickshaws
The RetroKit solution targets autorickshaws over five years old, enabling the replacement of internal combustion engines with electric drivetrains. The system has successfully passed rigorous testing by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
What does RetroKit 3W system includes:
-Modular Gearbox Assembly
-Gearbox Mounts and Motor Mount
-Digital Dashboard with Driver Information System
-Auxiliary Signal Adapter
-Power Distribution and Protection System
-RetroKit Diagnostix for retrofitment validation
Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, TDB, highlighted the project’s alignment with the government’s mission for sustainable development, stating, “RetroKit by Electromotion E-Vidyut is a revolutionary innovation that addresses a critical challenge in India’s journey towards sustainable mobility. By empowering autorickshaw drivers and reducing vehicular emissions, this project epitomizes the principles of Atmanirbhar Bharat and showcases the transformative potential of indigenous technologiesto uplift even the most underserved communities, embodying the vision of ‘Antyodaya’—empowering the last mile.”
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